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The Fifth International Forum 'Creative Industries in UNESCO Cities' brought together hundreds of specialists from various countries and Russian regions. One of the event venues was HSE University–St Petersburg. Representatives of city government, filmmakers, artists, and international experts met with university professors to discuss the ways in which the creative economy has helped to develop tourism and what role young people have played in it.

Moving to another country is a big step, and studying there is even more so. In 2026, HSE University–St Petersburg welcomed more than 250 international students. At Orientation Day, they learned more about the educational process and Russian culture and shared why they chose HSE University.

In 2026, Valeriia Novikova graduated from the Bachelor's programme 'Asian and African Studies'. Now, she is preparing to start a new academic year as an HSE University-St Petersburg master's student and is simultaneously developing the brand of the International Orchestra of United Cultures, conducting research on medieval manuscripts, and planning to attend a conference in Oman. Read on to find out more about Valeriia's career and academic paths.

Kristina Alied, a student of the Bachelor's programme 'Asian and African Studies', was one of the first participants in the pilot project of academic mobility within the framework of the partnership with Alexandria University (Egypt). At the International Partners' Week 2025, HSE University-St Petersburg signed a Letter of Intent, which provided for the start of exchanges of professors and students with one of the leading universities in the Arab region. Read on to find out about the studies at Alexandria University, the life in an Egyptian family and an international student environment.

Alina Baranova, graduate of the Master's programme 'Arts and Culture Management', spent a semester at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. In Italy, she studied among monuments and passed oral exams on a 30-point scale. Read on to find out about the peculiarities of academic mobility, the opportunities available to HSE University-St Petersburg students and Alina's professional plans.

In 2026, Polina Lanskaya graduated from the Bachelor's programme 'Asian and African Studies' at HSE University-St Petersburg. Over five university years, she mastered the Chinese language, studied Asian culture and socio-political life, and undertook an internship at Xiamen University in the PRC. Thanks to her high level of knowledge, effort, and talent, Polina took a prize-winning place at the national stage of the 'Chinese Bridge' contest, and now she is preparing for the contest alongside participants from more than 150 countries. Read more about these and many other things in the article.

Ekaterina Evzelman finished the second year of studies in the Bachelor's programme 'Political Science and World Politics' at HSE University-St Petersburg. She spent the spring semester at Seoul National University, one of the leading universities in South Korea. Over these months, Ekaterina not only got to know a different educational system but also explored the country, which became the focus of her research interest. Read on to find out about a huge campus, no option to pass exams by default and many other things.

In 2026, Kirill Li graduated from the Bachelor's programme 'International Programme in Business and Economics' at HSE University–St Petersburg. During his studies, he undertook an internship in fintech and, as a result, became a digital product manager at Alfa Bank. Read on to find out how to choose your professional sphere and combine studies and work.